Poetry Week, Part 7

[deckardcanine]

What would I give for a car that can fly?
That really depends on a whole lot of things.
For obvious starters, I want to know why
I’d pass up a jet for a car that has wings.
Just what’s the advantage? It doesn’t look cool
To sacrifice aerodynamics for style.
Perhaps it relies on alternative fuel
Or proves more efficient in fuel use per mile?
How long of a runway is needed to start,
And how many places accommodate landing?
If shaky, the ride could be bad for my heart.
I doubt it would keep much stability “standing.”
There’s also the question of whether the car
Is given to me or the whole human race.
The former scenario makes me a star
But garners attention I’d rather not face.
The latter? You’ve seen what some drivers are like.
To add a dimension would spell more disasters.
No thank you; I’d sooner agree to a bike
And leave aviation to capable masters.

Comments

[makovette.livejournal.com]

Aaamen on the bike,until it's raining or snowing of course. Realllly do not enjoy riding in the rain, I'm such a California sunshine wimp :P

Mako

[thatcatgirl.livejournal.com]

I think the appeal is "flying with the convenience of a car". Anyway, you certainly have a point, but it doesn't curb my desire for personal aviation...even if I'm more fond of the idea of a jetpack. :>

I once saw a design for a "flying car" that was basically a small airplane with fold-up wings. This struck me as a bad idea...wings on hinges just seemed like a great way for something to go wrong.